Felipe Melo praises Corinthians fans and says he expects a hostile environment at New Comica Arena

This Thursday, he faces Corinth Fluminense The second leg of the Brazilian Cup semi-finals. The duel will take place at 20:00, at the New Quémica Arena. Felipe Melo, an experienced athlete for the Rio de Janeiro team, praised Viel, thought he liked to play under pressure and recalled his time with Palmeiras to explain why.

“The audience makes a difference, and it’s nice to see there, the whole stadium is screaming, but that’s good for the player, the athlete loves it. I remember when I was in Palmeiras, we went to play in the Bombonera, the field was shaking, and we won 2-0. The semi-final against Atlético MG was the same, the first match had no fans, but in the second it was there, we are tied and qualified. The big team player loves to play a big game, hit the field and watch the fans throw a party. As much as I’m against it, it’s good, I love it, I tie myself up. “We will certainly be well prepared on Thursday,” the player said at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro.

The midfielder, now at Fluminense, played for Palmeiras from 2017 to 2022. The player referred to the 2018 Libertadores semi-finals, when Barra Fonda were eliminated from Boca Juniors, and 2021, when they beat Atletico Mineiro. Despite his rival’s past, Felipe Melo has praised Corinthians and their fans.

“We will find one of the biggest clubs on the continent, one of the biggest fans on the continent, a very hostile environment. But Fluminense is a team of warriors, so he’s used to these situations, he does what we’ve been doing, and he respects Corinthians. “I think the greatest respect is to come on the field and give our best,” the athlete said.

Timão enters the field on Thursday in pursuit of a place in the Copa del Rey final. Corinthians tied Fluminense 2-2 in the first leg in the Maracana. Alfinegro FC needs a win to secure its direct place in the final of the national competition.

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